Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Suzanne Barry

Daingean
Suzanne Barry

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in social care, notably at John of God's Services. Skilled in positive behaviour support and effective communication, I excel in fostering independence and delivering person-centred care. I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable individuals through dedicated support and teamwork.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Shannon Academy

Host Parent
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Providing a safe, supportive environment for international students

John of Gods Services
Celbridge

Social care worker
03.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Providing professional support to vulnerable adults with behaviours that challenge while delivering person centred supports

Muiriosa Foundation/HSE

Share-A-Break Host
08.2012 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Providing respite care to individuals with intellectual/physical and behaviours that challenge.

Carers Association
Tullamore

Carer/Home Help Support Worker
01.2015 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Provide support to elderly individuals in their own home.

Homeinstead
Mullingar

Carer/Home Help Support Worker
11.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Provide care and support to elderly individuals in their own home.

Muiriosa Foundation
Monstarevin

Care Assistant/Facilitator
03.2007 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Providing support and care while promoting independence for people with intellectual and physical disabilities

Anne Comer
Daingean

Carer
07.2005 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • Providing support to an elderly lady who suffered with Alzheimhers. i.e. personal care, and daily activities

Education

Laois/Offaly Education Board
Tullamore

QQI Level 6 from Teaching/Training
12-2024

University Overview

  • Completed online course on Train the Trainer
  • Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:

Callan Institute

Positive Behaviour Support
01.2020

National Institute of Intellectual Disabilities
Dublin

QQI Level 6 from Social Care Supervisory Management
01.2018

University Overview

  • Workshops and Seminars Attended:
  • Academic Achievements and Honors:
  • Professional Development Courses:
  • Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:

National University of Galway
Galway

Bachelor of Arts from Social Care
06-2009

QQI level 6 from SNA
01.2008

QQI level 6 from ECDL
01.2003

Leaving Certificate
01.1991

University Overview

GPA: 3 (H) 3 (P)

Intermediate Certificate
01.1989

University Overview

GPA: 4 (H) 3 (P)

Skills

  • Positive behaviour support
  • Person centred care
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Training facilitation
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

  • RUA 2021
  • Professional Supervision for HSCP 2020
  • TUH fall’s assessment and prevention 2020
  • Communication with people who have an intellectual disability 2020
  • Understanding the mental health act administrators role 2020
  • Equality and Diversity 2020
  • Fundamentals of GDPR 2022
  • Introduction to infection and prevention control 2023
  • Entering incident reviews in NIMS 2020
  • Covid-19 Record keeping and documentation 2020
  • Communication effectively through open disclosure
  • Covid-19 Assessment and recognition among people with intellectual disabilities 2020
  • Hand Hygiene for HSE clinical staff
  • Putting on and taking off PPE in acute healthcare settings
  • MAPA
  • Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Children
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Manual Handling
  • Children First
  • Health and Safety
  • Promoting Physical Activity in Primary Care 2018
  • The Flu Vaccine It’s a Life Saver
  • An Introduction to Child First
  • Safe Handling and Preparation of Food
  • SAMS
  • Non-Violent Crisis intervention 2017
  • TMV
  • Basic First Aid
  • Occupational First Aid
  • Epilepsy Management
  • Buccal Midazolam
  • Foundation of Fostering Training
  • Intensive Interaction
  • Mini Bus Safety Training
  • Care Provision and Practice, QQI Level 6, 08/01/10
  • Team Working, QQI Level 6, 08/01/10
  • Communications, QQI Level 6, 08/01/10
  • ECDL, QQI Level 6, 02/01/03
  • SNA, QQI Level 6, 07/01/08
  • Positive Behaviour Support, Callan Institute, 08/01/20

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Host Parent

Shannon Academy
08.2022 - Current

Carer/Home Help Support Worker

Carers Association
01.2015 - 03.2017

Carer/Home Help Support Worker

Homeinstead
11.2014 - 01.2015

Social care worker

John of Gods Services
03.2014 - Current

Share-A-Break Host

Muiriosa Foundation/HSE
08.2012 - 01.2020

Care Assistant/Facilitator

Muiriosa Foundation
03.2007 - 10.2014

Carer

Anne Comer
07.2005 - 12.2007

Laois/Offaly Education Board

QQI Level 6 from Teaching/Training

Callan Institute

Positive Behaviour Support

National Institute of Intellectual Disabilities

QQI Level 6 from Social Care Supervisory Management

National University of Galway

Bachelor of Arts from Social Care

QQI level 6 from SNA

QQI level 6 from ECDL

Leaving Certificate

Intermediate Certificate
Suzanne Barry